Preamps

It’s been a while since we’ve mentioned this specific bass, but due to the fact we get repeated requests about it, we’re talking about it again. The bass seen above has the unnecessarily long title of “Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4”, which most bass players simply refer to as “Sterling SUB Ray4” or even … Read more

We’re now carrying Arkham Sound bass preamps, and this quick little article is just to show you a demo of one of their models. Be sure to check out the Arkham Sound lineup after watching the video. And remember, if you have any questions, email the Best Bass Gear sales team directly at sales@bestbassgear.com.

We sell the Aguilar OBP-3, but there are many times when a bassist wants at least an idea of what a bass sounds like with one installed. The video below will give you a general idea of what a direct bass tone can be with an OBP-3 on board. To note, the bass used in … Read more

(UPDATE: Yes, we can also give you fantastic upgrade options for the 5-string model S.U.B., just email or call us and ask, we can help.) At the time of this writing, the Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4 model has a street price of about $300 USD. We do routinely get requests asking what upgrades … Read more

Jack Marshall sent us in this article of his bass modifications. Thanks, Jack! If you’d like to contribute your own tips-and-tricks or informational or modification article, send it on over to editor@bestbassgear.com. You can send over your article as a Word DOC/DOCX, LibreOffice ODT (free!) document, OpenOffice ODT (free!) document or exported document saved from … Read more

This is a step-through process of installing a Taurus TM-2 preamp. You can read more about the TM-2 here for further information to get specifications – but let’s get to what you clicked on this for – a step-through on installing it! 🙂 Before we begin we need to source the tools required to complete … Read more

Over the weekend our illustrious leader Max put this together: …and this is what it used to look like: Yes, it is completely functional, and yes there is now a battery box in the back where there wasn’t one before, but the point is this: This totally dives into what you would call “heavy modification” … Read more

Ordinarily when looking to replace a Jazz Bass preamplification control set, certain products will be described as being a true drop-in, but few actually deliver 100% on that promise. And then after dropping in the new preamp, you don’t notice too much advantage tone-wise compared to what you had. What makes John East preamps better … Read more

A Best Bass Gear customer was wondering whether he should upgrade his preamp or his pickups: I have a ESP LTD B206 bass that I am very happy with in every way except for the electronics. Would installing a Bassline or Agulliar preamp with the stock pickups improve my sound? If I can only afford … Read more